AP/AR Specialist

We're looking for an AR/AP Specialist to support the Accounting and Finance team.  This is a temporary assignment (4-6 months)

Our ideal candidate has 2- 5 years of similar experience in assisting with collections and invoicing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks and activities in the accounts payable/receivable function
• Matches invoice to purchase orders if applicable and ensures expenses are properly approved prior to being entered in the system.
• Applies invoices and expenses to proper general ledger accounts and cost centers. Posts and reconciles batches as appropriate.
• Arranges payments on weekly basis based on due dates. Organizes supporting documentation for weekly AP check signing and wires.
• Maintains all payment or other transaction records. Files supporting documentation in organized manner.
• Communicates with vendors to resolve and reconcile discrepancies.
• Reconciles AR account activity.
• Various other administrative duties assigned by management

 Requires:

• Bachelors degree or its equivalent or at least 3 years of directly related experience.
• Familiar with standard accounting concepts and A/R and A/P practices and procedures.
• Good communication skills with both internal staff and external vendors/customers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon)
• Strong current working knowledge of Excel
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask. Able to juggle multiple assignments concurrently.
• Deadline and detail-oriented. Performs work with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Goes the extra mile to get the job done.
• Take ownership of assigned areas and see them through to completion